Language in New Zealand: Slang expressions

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You may get a strange look if you use Kiwi slang in New Zealand, but it may be used inadvertently to in conversation. If you don't understand just ask and most New Zealanders will explain.

Bro - Short for brother but used by males to address other males.

Bush - Forest. Usually meaning a native forest as opposed to a pine forest.

Choice! - Cool, great.

Chur - Thanks or Choice.

Cool bananas! - "It's good." Hardly used. If it is, it's usually directly at young children.

G'day - Short for Good day. A greeting. Also used by the Australians.

Sweet as! - Cool, good thing, No problem. Often abbreviated to just 'sweet'.

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